2020 Jalen Cone told ESPN he will visit Wake Forest on September 30th. Virginia Tech on October 20-21 and Georgia Tech on November 24-25th. He is an explosive scoring point guard. Demonstrates a real passion for the game as he plays hard on both ends.
Virginia Tech freshman Nickeil Alexander-Walker has had a good couple days here in the college games. Looks bigger. Great 3-point stroke.
Darius Days' stock continues to rise. Louisville, Virginia Tech, Xavier, Florida State, USC, Texas A&M all represented for him today.
Providence will meet Washington and Virginia Tech will play Saint Louis in the semifinals of the 23rd annual 2K Classic at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 16-17.
College basketball isn't that far off. And to get you set for the season -- as well as for holiday viewing plans -- ESPN unveiled the brackets for six holiday tournaments. The 2K Classic will take place on Nov. 16-17 on ESPN.
Six more players will be coming in to work out for the Pacers on Wednesday: Oregon G Dylan Ennis, Oklahoma State G Jawun Evans, Duke F Amile Jefferson, Virginia Tech F Zach LeDay, Fresno State G Paul Watson Jr. and Gonzaga G Nigel Williams-Goss.
Toronto will have six players participate in its final workout before the draft: Arizona F Chance Comanche, Kentucky C Isaac Humphries, Iowa State G Naz Mitrou-Long, Virginia Tech G Seth Allen, Florida State G/F Dwayne Bacon and South Carolina F Sindarius Thornwell.
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame and Duke at Indiana are among the high-profile matchups in this year's Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
The Kings announced they have invited 12 players to Sacramento for a pre-draft workout Wednesday, split into two groups: Group 1: Oregon F Jordan Bell, North Carolina F Justin Jackson, Florida F Devin Robinson, Utah F Kyle Kuzma, Kansas G Frank Mason III, Virginia G London Perrantes. Group 2: George Washington F Tyler Cavanaugh, Arkansas F/C Moses Kingsley, Columbia F Luke Petrasek, Iona F Jordan Washington, Virginia Tech G Seth Allen, Indiana G James Blackmon.
UConn transfer Juwan Durham has been to Notre Dame, will visit Virginia Tech this weekend and also may visit Villanova, source told ESPN.
Five-star senior M.J. Walker expected to announce his decision around 11 a.m. Florida State, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Ohio State.
Recruiting update: M.J. Walker tells ESPN that he will make his college decision tomorrow at Jonesboro HS in the gymnasium at 11am. His final list of schools are Florida State, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, UCLA and Virginia Tech. Walker sits at no.25 in the final ESPN player rankings for 2017.
Uncommitted five-star senior M.J. Walker begins his official visit to UCLA today. Recently visited Virginia Tech and Ohio State. ?Georgia Tech and Florida State have also been involved.
Four-star 2018 guard Noah Locke added offers from Virginia Tech, Virginia, St. John's, Pittsburgh, Marquette and Temple this week.
UConn transfer Juwan Durham is expected to visit Notre Dame this weekend, sources told ESPN. Virginia Tech also heavily involved for the former ESPN 100 prospect.
With a steady upward progression and a deep, talented roster coming back, Buzz Williams has the Hokies pointed in the right direction.
Virginia Tech signee Nickeil Alexander-Walker and R.J. Barrett will be two players to keep an eye on in the Nike Hoops Summit game tomorrow night. The duo -- both Canadians -- said earlier this week that they're working to get the Canadian national team on the same level as Team USA.
Virginia Tech signee Nickeil Alexander-Walker with the steal and Iowa State signee Lindell Wiggington with the put back dunk.
Canadians Nickeil Alexander-Walker and R.J. Barrett mess around a bit after practice today at the Nike Hoops Summit. The duo could be big parts of a Canadian hoops team for the 2020 Olympics.
Virginia Tech commit Nickeil Alexander-Walker has a really smooth outside shot. Hit 9-of-11 from the corner without breaking a sweat. Hokies should be excited about how he can stretch a defense with this kind of shooting.
All season the ACC was widely considered the best league in the nation. It got nine teams into the NCAA tournament. Well, eight of them are gone now. So what does that tell you?
Buzz Williams has things rolling and the Hokies bring in two ESPN 100 recruits to make another NCAA tournament run.
Bronson Koenig made a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points and Nigel Hayes added 16 as Wisconsin advanced in the East Region with an 84-74 victory over Virginia Tech.
Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes, in that order, pushed Wisconsin past Virginia Tech and into a fourth consecutive round of 32. Koenig hit eight 3s and scored 28 points. Hayes grabbed six offensive boards, as the Badgers rebounded 47 percent of their misses and crushed the Hokies on the glass.
Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes show the value of experience to get Wisconsin past Virginia Tech. The Badgers, with that experience, won't be intimidated by Villanova in second round Saturday, either. Two very sound teams to fight for a Sweet 16 spot.
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14-4 | - | 33-7 |
| Florida State | 12-6 | 2 | 26-9 |
| Louisville | 12-6 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Notre Dame | 12-6 | 2 | 26-10 |
| Duke | 11-7 | 3 | 28-9 |
| Virginia | 11-7 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Miami | 10-8 | 4 | 21-12 |
| Syracuse | 10-8 | 4 | 19-15 |
| Wake Forest | 9-9 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 8-10 | 6 | 21-16 |
| Clemson | 6-12 | 8 | 17-16 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-14 | 10 | 16-17 |
| NC State | 4-14 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Boston College | 2-16 | 12 | 9-23 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren McAllister | SF | Committed | 79 |
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 6-8 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 8 |
